Building La Ligne: How Molly Howard’s Finance Roots Shaped a Fashion Brand
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, we sit down with Molly Howard, cofounder and CEO of La Ligne, the beloved fashion brand known for its effortless aesthetic, powerful storytelling, and slow burn su...
8 Jul 202557min
Commerce, Conviction, and the $10M Check: Scott Friend’s Blueprint for Startup Success
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, we’re joined by Scott Friend, a longtime leader in the retail and venture capital world. A partner at Bain Capital Ventures and the co-founder of ProfitLogic, Scot...
24 Jun 202541min
Make It Happen: Jenny Ming on Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Starting Smart
In this inspiring episode of The Retail Pilot, retail legend Jenny Ming shares her remarkable journey—from launching Old Navy at Gap Inc. to leading transformative growth at Rothy’s. Jenny reveals how...
10 Jun 20251h 6min
Rebuilding Retail: How Emily Gittins Is Turning Fashion Waste Into Big Business
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot welcomes Emily Gittins, Co-founder and CEO of Archive — a technology company transforming fashion's relationship with resale. With a deep background...
27 Mai 202535min
Wall Street to Beauty Icons: Amanda Baldwin’s Blueprint for Building Brands That Last
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, we sit down with Amanda Baldwin, the newly appointed CEO of Olaplex and former CEO of Supergoop, for an in-depth conversation about her remarkable career journey—f...
13 Mai 202535min
Tariffs: Two Sides Of Trade
A few weeks ago, I wrote an open letter to President Trump urging him to reverse the extreme tariffs and embargoes imposed on China. These policies have had a significant impact on the apparel, footwe...
9 Mai 202548min
Inside the Mind of a Luxury CEO: Daniella Vitale’s Lessons on Retail, Resilience, and Reinvention
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot sits down with Daniella Vitale, CEO of Ferragamo and one of the most influential leaders in luxury retail. From wrapping gifts at a small shop in Ne...
29 Apr 202542min
Inside Nuts.com: PJ Oleksak’s Journey From Private Equity to CEO
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot welcomes PJ Oleksak, the dynamic CEO of Nuts.com and the first woman and non-family member to lead the 94-year-old business. With a rich background ...
15 Apr 202535min
